The Molly Maguires: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Henry Mancini / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00194393
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| The Molly Maguires - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| The Molly Maguires - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Molly Maguires - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| The Molly Maguires - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| The Molly Maguires - Viola | $7.00 | |
| The Molly Maguires - Cello | $7.00 | |
| The Molly Maguires - Bass | $7.00 | |
| The Molly Maguires - Piano | $7.00 | |
| The Molly Maguires - Percussion | $7.00 |
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The gentle folk style of this Mancini film theme is a perfect fit for string groups with its Celtic-flavored tune. Robert's tasteful version features violin solo moments, a striking key change, and a terrific opportunity to teach and reinforce dotted eighth/sixteenth note figures. Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00194393
More about this title
About the Composer: Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini was one of Hollywood's most prolific and gifted composers, creating some of the most recognizable film scores of the 20th century. His gift for melody and orchestration made him a natural fit for cinema, and his work earned him four Academy Awards and 18 Grammy Awards. Beyond the concert hall, Mancini understood exactly how to write for performers at every level, making his arrangements accessible without sacrificing sophistication.
Why we love this
Longfield's arrangement captures the film theme's warmth while giving string players genuinely musical solo opportunities. The rhythmic vocabulary here (those dotted eighth/sixteenth figures) addresses a technical hurdle many groups face, but the context is so musical that students won't feel like they're drilling. The key change lands with real dramatic effect, reminding your students why form and harmonic movement matter.
What to expect
Gentle and lyrical, with an underlying Celtic flavor that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The melody unfolds with the kind of easy grace that makes singing along inevitable, while the harmonic movement and rhythmic figures give the arrangement depth and character.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 3-4 level who want an approachable film theme with genuine musical content. This works equally well for groups seeking a concert opener or a program closer that audiences will recognize and enjoy.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the solo violin passages with a clear but unhurried vibrato; the Celtic character depends on a singing tone that breathes with the melody rather than pushing it forward.
- Highlight the rhythmic precision of the dotted figures without making them sound mechanical. Light articulation and consistent bow weight will keep the folk idiom feeling natural.
- Balance the key change so it feels like a lift in emotional intensity rather than a jolt. Slight crescendo leading into the modulation gives it space to land.
- Keep the accompaniment transparent during violin solos so the melody can speak without competition from the harmonic foundation.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert to establish an accessible, audience-friendly tone before moving into heavier repertoire. Its length and character make it ideal alongside other Americana or folk-influenced pieces, or as a single feature that showcases your strongest solo violinist.
Skills your students will build
- Dotted eighth and sixteenth note rhythmic figures in a musical context
- Solo performance and melodic phrasing in strings
- Modulation recognition and execution through key changes
- Transparent accompaniment writing and balance between soloists and ensemble
- Celtic ornamentation and folk-style articulation